Friday, November 5, 2010

Armchair Traveling

Ohhhhhhh, Tuscany.

Villa Monticello was built by the counts of Orsolini at Avenza in 1766 as a small country retreat. In the late 19th century, it was acquired by French Dervillé family, who did some renovating by adding grand flights of steps at the front and back, as well as loggias (balconies or entrance porches) on three sides of the villa. Statues and fragments of ancient sculptures still adorn the main entrance, while marble vases and a marble gable were placed on the roof.

One day...






3 comments:

Anonymous said...

They are behind. Many times have been to the Villa. I enjoy especially to seat to my tips on the balconies scratching my extremity while I drink Chianti. If your tips are dirty we wear the gloves. Come joins us!!
G.C.

lori said...

GC, so nice to hear from you again! Glad you've enjoyed staying at the villa.

Chianti and extremities are aways a good mix. What appetizer do recommend as a pairing?

Anonymous said...

You cut the provolone of the chesse is appetizing. Make the odore of tips not.
G.C.